HATFIELD TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES A fire protection systems permit is required for all new installations, modifications, alterations and repairs to fire suppression, fire detection and fire alarm systems, equipment and devices. Separate applications are required for each building / tenant space. PART I Location of Property Complete address including city, state and zip code must be provided on all applications. PARTS II thru X Complete every section. PART XI - Plot Plan Provide scaled plan of entire property. Identify streets adjacent to property. Place all buildings, with size dimensions (length and width) indicated, within property lines and indicate whether existing or proposed. Indicate front yard, side yard, and rear yard setbacks by showing the distance from buildings to property lines on all sides. Show water supply size and fire department connection location. The property owner is responsible for the accuracy of this plot plan. PART XII Sign and date application. If property resident is not the owner of the property, a notarized statement indicating the owner s approval of the proposed construction must be submitted with the application. Provide phone numbers for property owner/resident and contractor. Contractors making application must be registered with Hatfield Township annually. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEES Permit fees must be submitted with the permit application. If paying by check, please make check payable to Hatfield Township. REVIEW The application plans will be reviewed by the Fire Marshals Office for compliance with the codes of Hatfield Township and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. PERMIT GRANTED If approved, the permit will be processed and issued within thirty (30) business days. Work may not start until a permit has been approved and granted. The permit cards are to be displayed so as to be visible from the street. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HVAC and FIRE PROTECTION All plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning and fire protection contractors and/or their personnel must be registered and provide a Certificate of Insurance verifying Worker s Compensation coverage, and Federal or State Employer Identification Number (EIN). In addition, each contractor must obtain the appropriate permits for the work to be done. All electrical work must be inspected by United Inspection Agency. INSPECTIONS Call the Township office (215-855-0900) at least 24 hours in advance to schedule each inspection. Voice mail requests for inspections will not be accepted. Responsibility for notification for inspections at the various stages of construction lies with the applicant and/or contractor. If the appropriate inspections are not requested, they will not be done and un-inspected work will not be granted final approval. If an inspection fails twice for the same code violation, a reinspection fee will be required prior to a third inspection. NOTES: All Subdivision and Land Development approvals must be complete before submitting fire protection systems permit applications.
Minimum Requirements for the Submission of Fire Protection Systems Plans for Review Sprinkler Systems: Three (3) sets of all scale CAD floor plans/shop drawings including a riser diagram and design criteria. Three (3) copies of all hydraulic calculations and water supply capacity information. One (1) set of manufactures specification/cut sheets for all materials, equipment, appliances, piping, fittings and devices to be installed. A U.L. Listing or FM Approval for the proposed installation shall be indicated for all of these items. One (1) copy of the completed Owner s Information Certificate, (using the standard NFPA13 form). Each page of the shop drawings and the cover sheet of the hydraulic calculations shall include the seal and signature of the Professional Engineer who was directly responsible for the system design and hydraulic calculations. The Professional Engineer shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Indicate commodity classification, maximum storage height, storage arrangement, widths and locations of all racks, aisles, and roof and ceiling height. Indicate the use group for all spaces and type of construction as defined by the International Building Code. Indicate all hazardous materials use, storage or hazardous processes as defined by the International Fire Code. Failure to provide all of the above information will result in a denial of the permit application! All Other Fire Suppression Systems: Three (3) sets of all scale CAD floor plans/shop drawings. One (1) set of manufactures specification/cut sheets for all materials, equipment, appliances, piping, fittings and devices to be installed. A U.L. Listing or FM Approval for the proposed installation shall be indicated for all of these items. Each page of the shop drawings shall include the seal and signature of the Professional Engineer who was directly responsible for the system design and hydraulic calculations. The Professional Engineer shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Indicate commodity classification, maximum storage height, storage arrangement, widths and locations of all racks, aisles, and roof and ceiling height. Indicate the use group for all spaces and type of construction as defined by the International Building Code. Indicate all hazardous materials use, storage or hazardous processes as defined by the International Fire Code. Failure to provide all of the above information will result in a denial of the permit application! Fire Alarm and Detection Systems: Three (3) sets of all scale CAD floor plans/shop drawings including a riser diagram, battery calculations, an input/output matrix (sequence of operation) and a devise legend. One (1) set of manufactures specification/cut sheets for all materials, equipment, appliances, and devices to be installed. A U.L. Listing or FM Approval for the proposed installation shall be indicated for all of these items. Each page of the shop drawings shall include the seal and signature of the Design Professional, (NICET Level III or higher) who was directly responsible for the system design. Indicate the use group for all spaces and type of construction as defined by the International Building Code. Indicate all hazardous materials use, storage or hazardous processes as defined by the International Fire Code. An Electrical Permit is also required for fire alarm systems. Failure to provide all of the above information will result in a denial of the permit application! NOTE: One (1) CD with as built plan of construction in.pdf format required prior to final inspection.
HATFIELD TOWNSHIP Alarm and/or Fire Protection Systems Permit Application I - LOCATION OF PROPERTY Address: Suite #: City: State: ZIP: II - OWNERSHIP [ ] Private [ ] Public [ ] Tenant Tenant Name: III - IDENTIFICATION To be completed by all applicants APPLICANT Name: Phone: Company: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Email Address: OWNER Name: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip Code: CONTRACTOR Name: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip Code: DESIGN Name: Phone: PROFFESSIONAL Address: City: State: Zip Code: Design Professional: [ ] NICET Level III/IV [ ] Professional Engineer Certification No.
IV - SYSTEM / EQUIPMENT TYPE [ ] Auto Sprinkler [ ] NFPA 13 [ ] NFPA 13R [ ] NFPA 13D [ ] # of Heads [ ] Clean Agent Type: [ ] Commercial Hood [ ] Wet Chemical [ ] Sprinkler Other: [ ] Fire Alarm [ ] Number of Devices [ ] Heat Cable Linear ft. [ ] Fire Pump GPM: [ ] Standpipe [ ] Wet [ ] Dry # of hose outlets: [ ] Underground Fire Main Linier Feet: Pipe Diameter [ ] Private Fire Hydrant # of hydrants: National Standard Thread is required. [ ] Other [ ] New System / Equipment [ ] Alteration/Renovation [ ] Repair or Replacement [ ] Tenant Fit-out Description V OCCUPANCY TYPE [ ] Business/Medical Office [ ] Mercantile/Store [ ] Restaurant/Bar [ ] Church/School [ ] Institutional [ ] Industrial/Factory [ ] Service Station/Repair Garage [ ] Storage [ ] Residential [ ] Other Description VI CONSTRUCTION TYPE [ ] Non-Combustible [ ] Non-Combustible/Combustible [ ] Combustible [ ] Masonry (bearing walls) [ ] Steel Frame [ ] Reinforced Concrete [ ] Wood Frame [ ] Truss Construction [ ] Steel [ ] Wood [ ] Floor/Ceiling [ ] Roof Description VII TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY [ ] Private (well) [ ] Public If public, size of underground water main:
VIII BUILDING DIMENSIONS Number of stories: Square Feet-Building: Square Feet-Work Area: Square Feet-Basement: 1 st Floor: 2 nd Floor: 3 rd Floor: IX COST Cost of Construction Improvements $ Total Cost of Project $ X FEE (see Fee Schedule) PERMIT FEE: $ XI - SITE OR PLOT PLAN - Please attach plot plan details. Details of water supply and connections. XII - SIGNATURE Deposit of check representing the fee for this application does not constitute approval of or granting of same by Hatfield Township. I hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this application as his agent and we agree to conform to all applicable laws of Hatfield Township. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE NOTE: An Electrical Permit Application is also required when submitting a Fire Protection Permit Application for fire alarm systems.
SCHEDULE OF FEES (from Resolution 15-38) Fire Protection Permit Fees: Construction Residential 1 & 2 Family Dwellings (NFPA 13D Sprinkler System) Sprinkler System - New (Each Dwelling) $310.00 Sprinkler System Modifications, Repairs, etc. (Each Dwelling) $60.00 Fire Alarm System New (Each Dwelling) $110.00 Fire Alarm System - Modifications, Repairs, etc. (Each Dwelling) $60.00 Residential - Multi-Family / Hotel / Motel (NFPA 13R Sprinkler System) Non-Residential (NFPA 13 Sprinkler System) Sprinkler System - New Base Fee $510.00 Each Sprinkler Head $5.00 Sprinkler System Existing System Modifications, Repairs, etc. Base Fee 1-10 New/Relocated Sprinkler Heads $60.00 Base Fee 11-19 New/Relocated Sprinkler Heads $100.00 Base Fee 20 or more additional or relocated Heads $140.00 Each Sprinkler Head $3.00 Fire Alarm System New (Suppression System Supervision Only) (Fire Alarm Control Panel and Smoke Detector for Stand-Alone Fire Suppression Systems Not Tied into Alarm Systems) $60.00 Fire Alarm System New (Each Building) (Need Electrical Permit) Base Fee $310.00 Each Device (All Initiating and Notification Devices) $4.00 Linear Heat Cable For each 50 ft. or fraction thereof $4.00 Fire Alarm System Existing System Modifications, Repairs, etc. Base Fee $45.00 Each Device (All Initiating and Notification Devices) $4.00 Fire Alarm Control Panel Existing Replacement $45.00
Fire Protection / Suppression Systems (All Use Groups) Fire Pumps One Pump $180.00 Each Additional Pump $60.00 Standpipe Systems Base Fee $120.00 Each Hose Outlet $20.00 Clean Agent / Foam / Specialized Fire Suppression Systems Each System up to 2,000 Square Feet $180.00 Each Additional 2,000 Square Feet or Fraction Thereof $60.00 Commercial Hood Suppression Systems Each System $260.00 Underground Fire Service Mains First 50 Feet $120.00 Each Foot Over 50 $0.25 Private Fire Hydrants (Each Hydrant) $30.00 Fire Protection / Life Safety System Not Listed Hazardous Activity or Process Equipment (All Use Groups) Installation, Modification, Repair or Alteration Battery Systems (Lead Acid Exceeding 50 Gallons) Storage & Use of Explosives for Construction $120.00 Compressed Gas Systems Flammable and Combustible Liquids Production, Transportation or Storage, Facilities or Equipment Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities Industrial Ovens
Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) Systems Spraying Rooms, Booths, Areas or Dipping Tanks Hot Work $200.00 Fire Code Operational Permits Listed in the International Fire Code. Permit fee based on total square footage of facility. 1 2,000 Square Feet $200.00 2,001 5,000 Square Feet $250.00 5,001 10,000 Square Feet $300.00 10,001 100,000 Square Feet $400.00 100,001 Square Feet or Greater $500.00